Follow: meaning and examples

Definition

To keep to a road, a path, a line or a sign as a guide to where you should go.

In that fog I couldn't see a thing — I just followed the road markings at five miles an hour and prayed.
In that fog I couldn't see a thing — I just followed the road markings at five miles an hour and prayed.
If you follow the footpath along the river, you'll come out right behind the station.
If you follow the footpath along the river, you'll come out right behind the station.
The rookie followed the arrows on the signpost and still ended up at the wrong gate.
The rookie followed the arrows on the signpost and still ended up at the wrong gate.